Families’ experiences of central-line infection in children: a qualitative study.
Soto C, Dixon-Woods M, Tarrant C. Families’ experiences of central-line infection in children: a qualitative study. Arch Dis Child. 2022;107(11):1038-1042. doi:10.1136/archdischild-2022-324186.
Children with complex medical needs are vulnerable to patient safety threats. This qualitative study explored the perspectives of parents with children living at home with a central venous access device (CVAD). Parents highlight the persistent fear of central line-associated blood stream infections as well as the importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy for their children.